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PLANNING FOR
THE FUTURE
An ACU education is an investment and one we want to help you afford and earn because a degree will never lose its value. We stand behind the value offered in our premier Christian liberal arts education, ranked as a top university by U.S. News & World Report. More than 90% of ACU students receive one or more types of aid. You can estimate your cost of attendance with our net price calculator.
Scholarships
We rely on the support of alumni, donors, churches, foundations, and corporations to make ACU affordable for you. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, athletic, or music ability and do not need be repaid.
Grants
Grants are need-based financial aid determined by the FAFSA and awarded by the government that do not have to be repaid.
Loans
Loans are financial aid that must be repaid after you graduate and are determined by the FAFSA.
Undergraduate Programs
Estimated Annual Expenses 2025-2026
| Fee | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,449 | $32,898 |
| University Service Fee | $1,100 | $2,200 |
| Room* | $3,019 | $6,038 |
| Meals** | $3,333 | $6,666 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $23,901 | $47,802 |
*Cost is an average. Multiple housing options are available.
**Cost shows 14 meal plan. Multiple meal plan options are available.
Additional fees may be assessed due to Athletic, Class or Music requirements
Housing 2025-2026
| Res Hall | Occupancy | Class designation | Rate per semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom | Double | Freshmen | $3,143 |
| Liberty | Double | Freshmen | $3,143 |
| Independence | Double – Bunked | Freshmen | $2,600 |
| Constitution | Double | Upperclass | $2,775 |
| Constitution | Single | Upperclass | $3,425 |
| Patriot I | Double | Upperclass | $3,563 |
| Patriot II | Single | Upperclass | $4,245 |
| Patriot III | Double | Upperclass | $3,050 |
| Patriot III | Triple | Upperclass | $2,550 |
Disclaimer: Dorms are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis meaning, students who apply for housing and pay the $150 housing fee soonest will be more likely to receive the dorm room they desire. The single dorms are typically sold out by March for the next school year.
Upperclassmen Definition: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors (not Freshmen)
Subject to Change: Please know that some additional housing options may be added in the future and some of these options may become unavailable as students are placed in dorms.
Cost of Books and Supplies
The cost of Books will vary based on the program, course load, and other factors. According to survey data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2022-2023, students spent roughly $285 a year on course materials, including books. [1]
According to the National Association of College Stores $33 per class on course materials. The average student spent $700 on technology for college, and the average first-year spent $809. [2]
Subject to Change: Please know that some additional housing options may be added in the future and some of these options may become unavailable as students are placed in dorms.
Graduate Programs
Estimated Annual Expenses 2024-2025
|
Expense Category |
Rate |
Semester |
|
MS Marriage & Family Therapy |
$690 (per credit hour) |
$6,210 (9 credits) |
|
University Service Fee |
$2,200 (per year) |
$1,100 (per semester) |
|
Graduation Fee |
$250 (upon graduation) |
NOTES
- The course MFT 580 Pre-Practicum has a unique charge of $215 for the course.
- The courses for the optional MFT Concentration in Families with Disabilities (MFT 551, MFT 553, and MFT 555) are offered online during summer terms with an additional Technology Resource Fee of $45 per course.
- For expenses related to ACU’s online graduate programs, see the Online Tuition page.
Meal Plan Requirements
A resident meal plan is required for all students living on-campus and a commuter meal plan is required for all students approved to live off campus.
Resident meal plan rates per semester:
14 meal plan + $125 Flex Dollars: $3,333
19 meal plan + $100 Flex Dollars: $3,713
Commuter meal plan: $350
[1] Average total cost of attendance for first-time, full-time undergraduate students in degree-granting postsecondary institutions, by control and level of institution, living arrangement, and component of student costs: Selected years, 2010-11 through 2021-2022. National Center for Education Statistics. November 2022.
[2] Student Watch™: Attitudes & Behaviors Toward Course Materials 2023 Report. National Association of College Stores. June 2023.